Award for Basic/Translational Science Investigator: Dr. Martinez Dr. Martinez completed her training at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute in Barcelona, Spain, where she obtained her doctoral degree in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine. After serving four years as a guest scientist at the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Heidelberg, she returned to the […]
Award for Senior Investigator in Basic Science Dr. Blackshaw is Professor of Enteric Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London. He has led a number of fundamental studies, examining subjects such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastrointestinal sensory mechanisms in tissue. His work has identified new classes of sensory nerves and demonstrated important therapeutic […]
Award for Senior Investigator in Pediatrics Dr. Di Lorenzo is Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He also chairs the DHA Children’s GI Research Network, the only pediatric consortium aimed at studying functional GI and motility disorders […]
Javier Santos, M.D. Hospital General Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain Dr. Santos is the 2009 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award Junior Investigator – Clinical Science, leveraging insights from various modern stressors to advance digestive health studies. His research focuses on the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), examining how digital engagements in regulated markets contribute […]
Award for Pediatric Investigator — Clinical/Basic/Translational Science Dr. Kovacic is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and serves as the Director of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome programs within the Pediatric Neurogastroenterology, Motility, and Autonomic Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She is very active in clinical research […]
Exercise & GI Symptoms: Can intense exercise lead to GI symptoms? Question I am 43 year-old woman and have been increasing my exercise workout intensity greatly over the past year. At the same time, I started to experience diarrhea and heartburn, and I often have to find a bathroom fast. Could my exercise routine be […]
When traveling with your GI disorder, it is important to know how to fly with feeding tubes, medications, and other medical supplies you need. Although it can be challenging, with proper preparation, navigating the TSA checkpoints can be easy and less stressful. WATCH NOW: Traveling with your GI Disorder: Support from Government Agencies Preparing for […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Coping with IBS-C After Injuries I am a female 18 year old with IBS-C.After the cheerleading season ended I started to notice many different things going on around my body. I started out with my coccyx hurting. Every time I sat down I felt pain, needles and numbness all around the tailbone […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Navigating IBS-D I had been through a lot of stress and bereavement. I thought I was coping. I think I got signs of IBS a few years ago, when I had occasional bouts of unexplainable constipation out of the blue. But that was always better in 2 days by eating some more […]
Enjoying the Holidays with Digestive Disorders Tips for reducing stress and symptoms this holiday season Extra helpings of travel, food, and stress make the holidays a trying time of year for everyone, especially if you have a digestive disorder. IFFGD has several suggestions for how to make your holidays less likely to lead to digestive […]
This article was adapted from an interview conducted with Emeran Mayer Professor of Medicine at UCLA at the 2016 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit Scientists are making exciting discoveries about the connection between the gut (digestive system) and brain (brain-gut interaction) and how that link affects a person’s health. One of the discoveries is […]
Every Action Counts – Find Other Ways to Get Involved & Make a Difference! There are many ways to support the digestive health community beyond donations and advocacy. Whether you want to share your story, raise awareness, or inspire change, your involvement helps create a stronger, more informed, and more supportive world for those […]